A Calgary company is collecting winter coats to donate

Rick Rack Textiles is looking for some warm, gently used winter coats to help the homeless find new homes.

For the second year in a row, the company is collecting people's unwanted winter jackets to redistribute to various Calgary organizations.

Rick Rack owner Veronica Murphy said in a statement, “Donating a coat is an easy and convenient way to help people in need in Calgary, and it has an immediate and direct impact on our most vulnerable groups.” “It's our privilege as a small business to find ways to help with the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty.”

Each person who donates a coat is entered to win one of five prizes valued at $200 or more.

“We asked for donations from our business neighbors and merchants, who responded wonderfully to our call, so we made five gift packs, twice as many as last year!” said Murphy. “In addition to our sewing-related prizes, our donors include Bono Coffee, Cabin Brewery, Freyja Antiques & Decor, Pretty Sweet Bake Shop and Marble Slab Creamery – meaning there's something for everyone in the prize packages.”

The company hopes to redistribute 200 coats.

“We think it's a good idea,” Murphy said, “that people can donate coats, knowing that a warm coat will be donated to children, women and men in need.” Let's take care of our community this winter!”

Coats will be accepted at Rick Rack until November 30, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rick Rack Textiles is Calgary's premier clothing store. It is located at 4704 Manhattan Rd. SE in Manchester's business district.